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Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness

By Maria Gianferrari
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Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness by Maria Gianferrari is a delightful children's book that takes readers on a joyful journey through a dog's day, experiencing the world with mindfulness and curiosity. The story encourages young readers to appreciate the simple pleasures in life and observe their surroundings with the same attention and presence as our furry friends. It's a playful and charming way to introduce children to the practice of mindfulness.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales about mindfulness and the joy of living in the moment, as seen through the eyes of a dog. Its charming narrative and illustrations encourage young readers to appreciate life's simple pleasures, making it a wonderful read for cultivating awareness and appreciating everyday adventures.

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Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness

Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness.

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Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness.

Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest—from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book.

Interactive backmatter includes prompts for a mindfulness walk that engages all five senses, as well as a guided breathing exercise.

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Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness is praised as an engaging and accessible introduction to mindfulness that's ideal for dog lovers. It cleverly uses the journey of a dog through daily routines and seasons to illustrate mindfulness principles, helping children grasp and manage their emotions in a fun and relatable way.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063067912

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pete Oswald

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maria Gianferrari

About the Author

Maria Gianferrari and her rescue dog, Maple, play race-and-chase in Massachusetts, rain or shine. She's also the author of these pawsome dog "tails": the Penny & Jelly books, Hello Goodbye Dog, Operation Rescue Dog and the forthcoming, To Dogs with Love. Can you tell that Maria loves dogs? Writing Being a Dog helped Maria feel joy again after losing her rescue dog, Becca. You can learn more about Maria at her website, mariagianferrari.com Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series by Phuc Tran as well as many other picture books. When Pete is not working on books, he is helping to uplift many of the most successful animated franchises as a character designer, concept artist, and production designer. Pete lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and three sons.

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